IKOYI BAPTIST CHURCH's Podcast

Say HiTOPIC: From a cup-bearer to a City Builder: Fulfilling the Purpose for Your ExistenceTEXT: Nehemiah 2: 1-9Nehemiah accepted the challenge to go and rebuild the city of Jerusalem. Unlike Jonah, Nehemiahobeyed the Lord’s prompting and pursued the purpose of God for His life. He left the “juicy” office of acupbearer to become a city builder. May the Lord help each of us to positively and promptly respond toGod’s invitation to fulfil His purpose for our lives. Amen.1. From verse 1-3, what do you think is responsible for Nehemiah’s sadness of heart?2. What is a burden?3. Mention some of the ways God-giving burdens are received? Exodus 2:11-13; 3:4-10, Nehemiah 1:2,4:4-8, Acts 164. What is the vision God gave to Nehemiah? Nehemiah 2:5a. How did Nehemiah receive that vision? Nehemiah 2:!2b. How large was Nehemiah’s vision in Nehemiah 2:55. What do you understand from Nehemiah 2:4a6. Mention some of the provisions Nehemiah received in fulfilling his God-giving vision. Nehemiah 2:5-97. What encouragements can we